Provincial leaders received national recognition ahead of Thai Nguyen’s 200th anniversary in 2031.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam called on Thai Nguyen Province to develop synchronised infrastructure, modernise governance and improve living standards as it prepares for its 200th founding anniversary in 2031. He delivered the message on 30 October 2026 during a ceremony commemorating the 195th anniversary of Thai Nguyen’s establishment, held alongside the presentation of the First-Class Labour Order and the opening of the Thai Nguyen International Tea Festival 2026.
The ceremony recognised the province’s development achievements since its establishment on 4 November 1831. It also provided an occasion to recognise the contributions of the local Party organisation, authorities and ethnic communities to socio-economic development and investment attraction.
Addressing the ceremony, President To Lam outlined the importance of continued development as Thai Nguyen approaches its bicentenary in 2031. He called for coordinated infrastructure development, improved public administration and better living conditions for local residents. These priorities were highlighted as part of the province’s preparations for its next stage of development.
During the event, President To Lam presented the First-Class Labour Order to the Party organisation, authorities and ethnic communities of Thai Nguyen Province. The award recognised their outstanding achievements in attracting investment and contributing to the country’s socio-economic development.
The ceremony also recognised Thai Nguyen’s traditional tea cultivation and processing industry. Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Lam Thi Phuong Thanh presented a certificate recognising Thai Nguyen tea cultivation and processing as part of the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
The recognition highlighted the cultural heritage associated with the province’s tea production and processing practices. Tea has remained an important part of Thai Nguyen’s cultural identity, with its cultivation and processing traditions receiving formal national recognition.
The ceremony concluded with the opening of the Thai Nguyen International Tea Festival 2026, which celebrated the province’s tea heritage and production traditions.
As Thai Nguyen looks towards its 200th anniversary in 2031, the development priorities outlined by President To Lam include modern infrastructure, effective governance and improved quality of life, alongside recognition of the province’s cultural heritage and contributions to Vietnam’s socio-economic development.
Source: Vietnam News Agency
